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NEWS BRIEFS Locals trek to Tallahassee Citrus County COVID-19 cases Annual pow-wow with state officials smaller this year due to COVID-19 According to the Flor- ida Department of Health, MICHAEL D. community leaders to Expansion program. This year, again be- visitors, according to three positive cases were BATES travel to the state Capitol For one thing, only cause of COVID, move- Prendergast. The House reported in Citrus County Staff writer to try and secure funding about 45 people are going ment within the Capitol side is open by appoint- since the latest update. for needed projects here to all or part of the doings has been restricted. In- ment only to one person No new deaths were re- It’s time for Citrus at home. on Wednesday and Thurs- stead, smaller local at a time who must be ac- ported, for a total of 420. County Legislative Days “It will look very differ- day, compared to the nor- groups will meet state companied by a staff once again and, even To date in the county, ent this year but I think it mal 100 or so. The officials in various member from entrance to though the pandemic has 10,159 people have will be successful,” said chamber typically char- spots in downtown exit, with no “wandering” changed some of the nor- Ardath Prendergast, ters a bus to take the con- Tallahassee. or “storming” of the halls, tested positive (including mal proceedings, it is still chamber vice president of tingent to Tallahassee, but Other changes: The Prendergast said. 85 non-residents). a great opportunity for operations and the Busi- COVID-19 put a stop to Senate side of the Capitol One new hospitaliza- local government and ness Retention and that. is closed completely to See STATE/Page A6 tion was reported, for a total of 659 hospitalized. Totals reflect preliminary reports received by the state, and are subject to revision. Gas prices Looking back on continue climb For the first time in three years, Florida gas prices are averaging more than NHRA life in the fast lane $2.90 per gallon, according to an AAA report. Local recalls Drivers are paying an average $2.91 per gallon, the highest daily average glory days at price since May 2018, AAA said. Florida gas prices have increased by the drag strip more than 70 cents since JEFF BRYAN Jan. 1, 2021. In March Managing editor alone, the state average increased 30 cents. pair of strokes The upward trend was might have stolen a largely driven by tighten- Afew memories. ing global crude supplies But for Dennis Walter and market optimism that Petersavage, it hasn’t widespread vaccinations taken them all. will boost fuel demand, He remembers the AAA said. smell of the fuel, the roar “The good news for mo- of the engine. torists is that gas prices He recalls the adrenaline rush, barreling down could soon begin to slip the strip at speeds of up- lower,” said AAA spokes- ward of 270 miles per man Mark Jenkins. hour. Clerk warns of “Adrenaline does it every time,” he quipped. jury duty scam He recants the wins Con artists are trying to and the losses. take advantage of trials “Competition makes restarting in local court- the world go around,” Pe- tersavage said after retir- rooms by going after po- ing with between “18 to tential jurors. 20 career victories” Citrus County Clerk of under his belt. “Some- Court Angela Vick issued times you win, sometimes a warning Monday, you lose,” he explained. March 22, urging people “You keep coming back. to be aware of recent jury Sooner or later, you win.” duty scams. You might not, how- According to a news ever, remember the name release from Vick’s office, Dennis Walter Petersav- scammers impersonating age; but if you’re a fan of court clerks, law enforce- the National Hot Rod As- ment or other govern- sociation (NHRA), you ment officials have been are more than likely to remember the name calling citizens to say a Denny Savage. warrant was issued for The 75-year-old who their arrest because they lives at Always There As- missed jury duty. sisted Living & Memory Fraudsters then de- Care in Citrus Springs mand payment from their was a journeyman driver, targets, claiming the taking the keys to a ride money will stop the arrest whenever he was handed MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle ABOVE: National Hot Rod Association driver Dennis Petersavage resides in Citrus Springs. Above, Petersavage warrant. them. He caught his recalls some of his glory days while driving funny cars and winning a coveted “Wally” trophy. The trophy, Here are some import- break as a mechanic, he explained. given to him for a Summernationals victory in the Funny Car division, was presented to him in 1978. ant tips from the clerk’s TOP INSET: Dennis Petersavage’s biggest and best year on the NHRA circuit came in 1978 when he landed a office to help protect See FAST/Page A2 full-time ride with John Powers, an Arizona businessman, in the Powers Steel car. against jury duty scams: Court clerks do not call or email people for missing jury duty or court ap- pearances, and they won’t request payment. Communications from Report: AstraZeneca vaccine effective court clerks are sent only through the U.S. mail. MARIA CHENG hospitalizations among Arrest warrants are not AND LAURAN vaccinated volunteers, compared with five such issued for failing to report NEERGAARD cases in participants who for jury duty; however, a AP medical writers FDOH keeping eyes peeled received dummy shots — judge may issue a sum- WASHINGTON — Astra- a small number, but con- mons or subpoena for Zeneca reported Monday sistent with findings from someone to show in court that its COVID-19 vaccine Britain and other coun- for possible COVID surge to explain their absence. provided strong protection tries that the vaccine pro- Do not open emails or among adults of all ages in tects against the worst of attachments within if they a long-anticipated U.S. the disease. BUSTER of the novel coronavirus concerned when we see were sent from an unfa- study, a finding that could AstraZeneca also said THOMPSON in Citrus County have a sustained increase of help rebuild public confi- the study’s independent Staff writer varied day-by-day, ac- COVID-19 cases,” FDOH miliar source. cording to the Florida spokeswoman Audrey Do not provide unfamil- dence in the shot around safety monitors found no the world and move it a Local health officials Department of Health in Stasko said, “however, iar callers or emailers serious side effects, in- step closer to clearance in cluding no increased risk are keeping their eyes the county (FDOH) on the reported cases have with personal information the U.S. open for any sustained Monday, March 22, with fluctuated daily, so it is or payments. of rare blood clots like In the study of 30,000 those identified in Eu- increase of COVID-19 average daily transmis- hard to say what we are For more information, people, the vaccine was rope, a scare that led nu- infections as variants sions hovering at around seeing other than visit the Citrus County 79% effective at prevent- merous countries to continue to spread and 20 over the past two COVID-19 is still spread- Clerk of Courts website at ing symptomatic cases of briefly suspend vaccina- cases trend upward in weeks. ing in our community.” citrusclerk.org/jury or call COVID-19 — including in tions last week. almost two dozen states. “The health depart- 352-341-6405. older adults. There were Reported contractions ment is always See VIRUS/Page A2 — From staff reports no severe illnesses or See VACCINE/Page A6

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to three IHRA national Muldowney, Conrad event wins and the IHRA “Connie” Kalitta, “Big FAST championship. Daddy” Don Garlits and Continued from Page A1 But the biggest victory John Force, whose career of the NHRA season blossomed in the late According to NHRA came in July at the 1980s and took off in the writer Phil Burgess, Pe- Summernationals. 1990s. tersavage drove for greats According to NHRA ex- “I had a lot of favorite of the sport like Roland cerpts from Burgess, Sav- drivers, a lot of them,” Pe- Leong, Farkonas-Coil- age beat George Johnson tersavage said, mention- Minick and Joe Pisano, in round one, Al Segrini ing Kalitta, who had and more than a dozen in round two, and John joined forces with others. He was at the Lombardo in the semis Muldowney in the 1980s. wheel of famed cars such with a best of 6.12. Ed Mc- “He was a good driver, as the Hawaiian, the Chi- Culloch, however, who fearless, just like Town Hustler and Pow- Petersavage had bested Shirley.” ers Steel. in the early rounds at the His career continued Petersavage, who Winter Nationals, had well into the 1980s, when served in the U.S. Army, run as quick as 6.09 in Petersavage decided it caught his break in the beating Bob Pickett in was time to retire full sport in the late 1960s round one and was the time, when he secured a after moving to Califor- heavy favorite in the final job at Gainesville nia from Seattle, round, but his American Speedway. Washington. Home Shield Arrow went “Damn right it was “I drove a long time,” into a wheel stand that time,” he said. “I miss it.” he said, patting his Wally, cost him the race as Pe- Petersavage still fol- flashing a smile and giv- tersavage raced on to the lows the sport, including ing a thumbs up. “I did a title for his first Wally, a the drivers he competed lot of street racing; that’s coveted trophy in NHRA against and the newer how I got my start.” circles. class of drivers. His biggest and best “Speed and accelera- “(The cars) keep get- year on the NHRA cir- tion,” Petersavage said to ting better all of the time; cuit came in 1978 when his success that year. “I so do the drivers,” he he landed a full-time just figured it out ... I got said. “The guys who are ride with John Powers, tired of getting my ass still alive, still racing, still an Arizona business- kicked, I finally started have a place in my heart, man, in the Powers Steel winning. There’s nothing because they don’t give car with Dan Geare as like winning; nothing up. Like Garlits, he’ll crew chief. beats winning. Except probably live forever.” He didn’t win the losing. You can’t be a win- So, too, will Savage’s championship in 1978, ner ... without learning name in the NHRA re- but Petersavage captured how to lose.” cords books. the one-day of the Olym- Petersavage raced Contact Managing Edi- pics of Drag Racing at against many of the greats tor Jeff Bryan at 352-564- NHRA Great Lakes Dragaway of the era as well as the 2909 or jeff.bryan@ Dennis Petersavage working on his engine March 31, 1978, at the National crown while laying claim sport, including Shirley chronicleonline.com. Dragster Gatornationals.

— an increase of four Florida held the nation’s first day the state began feet away from others you Black Diamond): 859, up since March 15 — and highest count of reported offering COVID-19 vacci- don’t live with; stay home 14. VIRUS three more locals died COVID-19 variants on Sun- nations for its residents if unwell; wash hands 34453 (Inverness, Citrus Continued from Page A1 from the disease over the day, at 1,070 (16% of the over the age of 50. often; cover coughs and Hills, Hernando, Inver- week, increasing the coun- total variant cases in the On Monday, according to sneezes; and disinfect and ness Highlands North and Citrus County recorded ty’s death count to 420. U.S.), ahead of Michigan’s the FDOH, 39,873 Citrus clean often. Lecanto): 722, up 12. a total 10,159 COVID-19 Long-term care facili- 617. County residents have Here are the number of 34428 (Crystal River, cases as of Monday — an ties in the county have Variant B.1.1.7, which been inoculated, an in- COVID-19 cases reported Red Level and Inglis): 644, increase of 142 over the documented a total of originated in the U.K., is crease of 4,481 since March 22, ranked by Cit- up 12. week, at an average of 20 1,450 cases, up two since the dominant of Florida’s March 15, and 21,930 lo- rus County’s 15 ZIP codes: 34434 (Dunnellon, Cit- cases a day, according to March 15, according to the three documented vari- cals completing their en- 34452 (Inverness, Floral rus Springs, Hernando the FDOH. FDOH. ants types, accounting for tire one- or two-dose City, Inverness Highlands and Pine Ridge): 640, up Citrus County’s average COVID-19 data from the 97% of the state’s variant series — 14.7% of the North and Inverness High- 14. positivity rate — the num- FDOH is subject to change cases and roughly 0.05% of county’s population. lands South): 1,124, an in- 34450 (Inverness and In- ber of positive results out as epidemiological inves- its total COVID-19 cases. To people skeptical of crease of 12 since verness Highlands South): of total COVID-19 test re- tigations reveal new infor- As of Monday, three vari- getting vaccinated, the March 15. 533, up eight. sults — also increased mation on cases. ant cases have been re- local health department 34461 (Black Diamond, 34448 (Homosassa, Ho- from 5.90% to 6.54% since A Florida Agency for ported in Citrus County, said the benefits far out- Citrus Hills, Homosassa mosassa Springs, Sugar- March 8. Health Care Administra- Stasko said. A spokesper- weigh the risks of getting Springs, Lecanto, Pine mill Woods, Lecanto and Health officials want to tion (AHCA) report from son for the state health de- seriously ill from Ridge and Sugarmill Crystal River): 531, up six. keep positivity rates below Monday stated Citrus partment did not respond COVID-19. Woods): 1,100, up 13. 34433 (Dunnellon, Cit- 10%. County had 23 people in to the Chronicle’s request “These vaccines have 34465 (Beverly Hills, rus Springs and Pine Stasko said the health hospitals with a primary to specify the county’s re- undergone the most inten- Black Diamond, Citrus Ridge): 398, up three. department typically sees diagnosis of COVID-19, up ported variant types. sive safety monitoring in Springs, Lecanto and Pine 34436 (Floral City): 359, an increase of cases fol- 17 from March 15. “While variants are our country’s history,” Ridge): 1,068, up 19. up four. lowing events of mass There were also 38% of being detected and re- Stasko said. “We encour- 34446 (Homosassa, Ho- 34445 (Holder, Citrus travel or gatherings, like hospital beds available in ported at a higher rate, we age those who are skepti- mosassa Springs, Lecanto Springs, Hernando and spring break, which is the county, according to suspect that there will be cal to talk with their and Sugarmill Woods): Pine Ridge): 12, no change. March 27-31 for the Citrus the AHCA, and 15% of less virus circulating friends, family and people 1,016, up 14. 34449 (Inglis and Yan- County School District. local adult intensive care thanks to vaccine roll- they trust about their ex- 34442 (Citrus Hills, Cit- keetown): six, no change. Since starting school units were open. outs,” Stasko said. “Vacci- perience getting the vac- rus Springs, Hernando, Contact Chronicle re- Aug. 20 for the 2020-21 Nationwide, infections nating as many people as cine and to take a closer Lecanto and Pine Ridge): porter Buster Thompson at school year, the school dis- have plateaued after de- possible will help in slow- look at the information 932, up 15. 352-564-2916, bthompson@ trict recorded 624 cases — creasing from a winter ing the spread of this they are sharing and bas- 34429 (Crystal River, chronicleonline.com or visit 179 staff, 445 students — as surge, with roughly 20 virus.” ing their decision from.” Ozello, Homosassa tinyurl.com/yxn2ahso to see of March 19, an increase of states reporting increases, Almost one in four To preregister for a Springs, Lecanto and more of his stories. 14 since March 15. according to Johns Hop- Americans have received COVID-19 vaccine with 9030-0331 MXDCRN “We are also seeing kins University data from at least one dose of a the state health depart- more and more people be- Monday. COVID-19 vaccination, ac- ment, visit myvaccine. coming relaxed with the U.S. health officials are cording to the CDC, with fl.gov. precautions such as mask also expressing concern 13.5% of the U.S. popula- Haven’t been vaccinated PUBLIC NOTICE OF wearing and social dis- over the spread of COVID- tion fully vaccinated. yet? Continue to practice tancing,” Stasko said. “All 19 variants, viral muta- According to Johns Hop- these precautions to help PROPOSED ENACTMENT of these have the potential tions scientists have been kins, 12.74% of Florida’s curb the spread of PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Inverness to contribute to an in- studying to better under- population has been fully COVID-19: Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of crease of COVID-19 cases.” stand their transmissibil- vaccinated against COVID- Wear a mask; avoid Adjustment will hold Public Hearings pursuant to Section166.041 As of Monday, according ity and deadliness. 19. Monday marked the crowds; stay at least six Florida Statutes, to consider a Special Exception for a Planned to the FDOH, 659 county According to the Cen- Unit Development in accordance with Section 2.5 of the Inverness Land Development Code as follows: residents have been ters for Disease Control hospitalized for COVID-19 and Prevention (CDC), Sec. 2.5. - Regulations Governing Special Exception Uses. 72 HOUR (B) General Regulations Governing All Special Exception Uses. Special exception uses, as enumerated in Section 2.3 of this Code, shall be permitted only upon authorization BLIND FACTORY of the Zoning Board of Adjustment subsequent to review and recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Such uses shall be found by the Zoning Board of Adjustment to comply with the following requirements and any other applicable requirements as

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CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE LOCAL TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 A3 About 160 roads targeted for resurfacing

MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle North Elkcam Boulevard is one of many roadways within Citrus County that are scheduled to be paved. It is one of the 159 roads the county plans to resurface in the months ahead. County commission rates, lists worst roads on Special to the Chronicle These three tables list the roads now slated for resurfacing in Citrus County. The county’s need of repair throughout Citrus County rating system goes from 1-10, with a newly resurfaced road getting a 1 and a road that needs to be completely reconstructed a 10. Zoom in on these lists in PDF format with this MICHAEL D. BATES length of road. Oliver said the board Staff writer The current county pol- typically budgets $3 mil- story online at www.chronicleonline.com. icy is to create a list of lion each year toward Citrus County has 2,400 roads rated as 7 or higher road resurfacing. This miles of roads and 159 of and then sort them by year $4 million was those roads are scheduled density. Based on this for- budgeted. for resurfacing. mula, if two roads were of Engineers estimate The work is being done an equal length, the one $8 million to $9 million thanks to the $4 million with the most homes per year is necessary to allocated in fiscal year would be paved first. get on a 20- to 25-year 2020-21 funding. In addition to gas tax- cycle. County commissioners funded roads, some Citrus The contractor has four set a policy of using gas Springs Municipal Ser- months from the “notice tax money to resurface vices Benefit Unit (MSBU) to proceed” to complete a roads based on road rat- funds are being used to resurfacing project, Oli- ing and density, according specifically resurface ver said. All the roads on to County Administrator roads within Citrus the current list will get re- Randy Oliver. Springs, which has 25% of surfaced and more will be The county’s rating sys- the roads in the county. added if funding permits, tem goes from 1-10, with a The road resurfacing he said. newly resurfaced road for the MSBU funding is The idea of a half-cent getting a 1 and a road that from worst-to-best. Oliver sales tax to get more needs to be completely re- said there are many roads money was broached at constructed a 10. The den- in Citrus Springs with a County Commissioner sity is calculated as the rating of 9 and it has 25% Ruthie Schlabach’s re- number of homes per of the roads. cent town-hall meeting.

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N othiN g below piN k liN e A4 TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Today’s Today in HOROSCOPES HISTORY Birthday — Let your creativity flow this ENTERTAINMENT Today is Tuesday, March 23, the year, and you’ll come up with something 82nd day of 2021. There are new and exciting. Invent fresh ways to 283 days left in the year. socialize, and share with people who are as innovative as you. Elton John opens Today’s Highlight: On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry Aries (March 21-April 19) — Attend a his Oscar night party virtual networking event that interests to all this year delivered an address to the Virginia you. Anger will set in if you sit back in- Provincial Convention in which he is stead of taking action. 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Loran for a COVID-19 vaccine Burial for Valeria Frances Smith, Sr., 89 expanded on Monday as Avizinis, age 92, of Dunnel- the state allowed anybody lon, Florida, will be held LECANTO age 50 and older to get the 11:00 AM, Thursday, The Rev. Loran E. shot, and the county that March 25, 2021 at the St. Smith, Sr., age 89, Lecanto, is home to the state’s big- Elizabeth Ann Seton Cath- FL passed away March 20, gest theme parks set the olic Church officiated by 2021 at Vitas Hospice. bar even lower by allow- Father Sojan Punakkattu. A native ing anyone age 40 and Interment will follow at of Stea- older to get an injection. Florida National Ceme- rns, KY, With the loosening of tery, Bushnell, Florida. he was the statewide qualifica- The family of Valeria will born tions, more than a third of receive friends from April 8, Floridians were now eli- 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, 1931 to gible to get a vaccine Wednesday at the Beverly the late solely based on age at all Hills Chapel of Hooper John W. vaccination sites in the Funeral Homes. Smith and Loran state. Valeria was born Janu- Alcie Ste- Smith Sr. Starting Monday, Or- ary 6, 1929 in Providence, Associated Press phens ange County expanded RI, daughter of Ildifonas Smith and came to Florida the age eligibility a de- Members of the Navy prepare Pfizer vaccines at the Jacksonville Community Vaccination and Frances (Gurauskas) Center, Monday, March 22, in Jacksonville. With the loosening of the statewide 20 years ago from Ken- cade lower than the state- Stonis. She died March 18, tucky. He retired from the wide requirement at its qualifications, more than a third of Floridians were now eligible to get a vaccine solely 2021 in Dunnellon, FL. Va- based on age at all vaccination sites in the state. Indianapolis plant of Ford county-run facility at the leria was a member of St. Motor Company with Orange County Conven- Xavier Academy Alumni 40 years of service. When tion Center in Orlando. mayor of Orange County should also include hospi- Pfizer shot on Monday Association and attended he retired, he was a job Reservations were re- from Tallahassee,” Dem- tality workers. after not being able to see St. Elizabeth Ann Seton setter. Additionally, he was quired for the drive-thru ings said. “If the Hospitality in- her two adult daughters Catholic Church. an Ordained Minister. site at the convention cen- At a ribbon-cutting cer- dustry is essential to our who live in Colorado and She was preceded in Loran was a Korean War ter, and all appointments emony for the opening of economy, then so are we Massachusetts for the death by father, Ildifonas Veteran, having served were booked shortly after a mega-sized rest stop in as workers!” Unite Here! past year. She already has Stonis, mother, Frances our country in the U.S. they opened. Daytona Beach, DeSantis Local 362 tweeted. made travel plans to go to Gurauskas, loving hus- Army, and was a member In expanding the eligi- said he had concerns Until the latest eligibil- Colorado and then New band, Walter Peter Aviz- of Ft. Cooper Baptist bility, Orange County about Orange County ity expansion, only people England to visit family inis, son, Raymond Church. Mayor Jerry Demings said “choosing to prioritize a age 60 and older, health later this year. Avizinis, and son, Leo He is survived by: his last week there has been healthy 40-year-old” over care workers, law enforce- “The physical separa- Avizinis. Survivors include wife of 38 years, Patricia decreasing demand at the older residents. ment, firefighters, school tion has been really tax- daughter, Rose Pender- (Lewellen) Smith; his sur- convention center site. He “It’s not authorized,” employees and people ing,” Cali said. “I feel graft of Anthony, FL, son, viving children are: Loran said he had notified the DeSantis said. considered medically vul- weirdly like I was partici- Paul Avizinis of Dunnel- E. Smith, Jr, Vickie Davis, state and felt he had the Despite the expansion nerable by a doctor were pating in a historic event. lon, FL, son, Matthew Gena Roland, Daphne authority to expand eligi- of eligibility, a union for eligible for the vaccines. As a species, we managed Avizinis of Gainesville, Gist, and Stephanie Ball. bility in the county. some workers at the Orlando resident K.C. to screw so much up, and I FL, daughter, Ann Humes He was predeceased by “I don’t feel like I have state’s largest employer, Cali, 58, was relieved and feel like with the vaccine, of St. Simons Island, his daughter, Elsie McKee- to get permission to be the Walt Disney World, said it grateful to get her first it shows what we can do.” GA, daughter, Teresa man. Patricia’s children Welch of Gainesville, FL, are: William Bandy, Mi- daughter-in-law, Lee (Leo, chael Bandy, David Bandy, Worth NOTING deceased) Avizinis, Virginia Roach, and 13 grandchildren, and Cheryl Starr. Loran is also show and sale from 10 a.m. is for the Friends of the Com- six members. Each team will New York club 3 great-grandchildren. survived by his brother, resumes meetings to 4 p.m. March 27 and 28 at munity Centers to raise funds have a sponsor, coaches and Online condolences may Carl Smith and his sister, the VFW Post 8681, 18940 for the Meals on Wheels pro- training volunteers. be sent to the family at Bonnie Haynes. There are The New York Club of Cit- Drayton St. in Spring Hill. gram, which provides meal Sponsorships are available www.HooperFuneral 19 grandchildren, several rus County has made a deci- This year’s theme will be delivery to seniors in Citrus for $250. Challenges will be Home.com. Arrangements great grandchildren and sion to start the club up again “Orchid Island.” The show will County. scored and the top scoring are under the direction of great-great grandchildren for their monthly luncheons feature orchids, supplies, ar- For information about this team will be rewarded $500 the Hooper Funeral surviving. from October 2021 through tistically crafted clay orchids event, call 352-527-5942. for their team sponsor. Homes & Crematory. Funeral services will be May 2022. For questions, and a raffle table. It’s also an The final event will be pre- conducted on Thursday, contact a board member. opportunity to meet growers CF to have ceded by three training and OBITUARIES March 25, 2021 at 11:00 AM from the region, see some or- etiquette training education sessions for the n Obituaries must be at Ft. Cooper Baptist Movies are back at Church with Rev. Marne chids and learn. The College of Central first three Saturdays of June. verified with the community center The American Orchid Soci- Attendance is $10.00 and funeral home or Palmani officiating. Burial Florida is extending their will follow in Hills of Rest The Central Citrus Com- ety (AOS) will be judging or- training opportunities to Cit- includes a ticket for a hot dog society in charge of chids, some of which could or hamburger, chips and a arrangements. Cemetery. munity Center will resume rus County in partnership Friends may call at the playing movies at 11:30 a.m. win awards. with the Citrus County Cham- beverage. Additional food n A flag will be included Chas. E. Davis Funeral Tuesdays at 2804 W. Marc The society has monthly ber of Commerce on April 2 purchases will be available. for free for those who Home on Wednesday from Knighton Court in Lecanto. meetings on every third Sat- and 20. All participants will receive served in the U.S. 3:00 – 5:00 PM. The movies will be shown on urday at the VFW Post 8681. Workshops are offered at a participation certificate and military. (Please note Sign the guest book at the community center’s new They host a variety of grow- $29 each and most sessions cash awards will be given to the branch of service www.chronicleonline.com. 75-inch flat screen TV. ers to speak at the meetings, are scheduled twice each the winning team members. when submitting an Films to be shown this who teach about what and month. Friday workshops will CDC guidelines will be obituary.) Lula Hiller, 81 how they grow. For 29 years, followed. month are “Guilt Trip” on be held via Zoom and the for- n Obituary deadlines for their mission has been to get FLORAL CITY March 23 and “Marley and mat for Tuesday workshops Tuesday, Wednesday, people excited about growing GTLC Helicopter Me” on March 30. is to be determined. Thursday and Friday Lula Gay Stayner Hiller, orchids. Egg Drop set Attendees must comply The topic for the workshop editions is 3 p.m. the 81, of Floral City, FL passed away March 19, with COVID-19 guidelines is “Business Etiquette: How Gulf to Lake Church plans day before. Deadlines ‘Lucky Number 2021 at Bayonet Point Hos- and masks are mandatory. Not to Embarrass Yourself.” a helicopter Easter egg drop for Saturday, Sunday pital in Hudson, FL. Space is limited, so inter- Auction’ slated The workshop will cover use- at 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and Monday editions ested parties should call ful tools that will help individu- April 3, on their sports field on A Celebration of Life The Friends of the Com- is 3 p.m. Friday. Memorial Service will be ahead. For additional infor- als present the best version Marion Way in Crystal River. munity Centers’ annual n The Chronicle does held on Tuesday, March 23, mation about movies and of themselves. Attendees should park in the “Lucky Number Auction” will not edit obituaries for 7:15 P.M. at the Chas. E. other activities, call the com- be on Monday, March 29, Register and pay online at church parking lot only. Reg- content. Davis Funeral Home in In- munity center at through Friday, April 9. tinyurl.com/m44d7r7s or call ister at gulftolake.com/events/ verness, FL with Pastor 352-527-5993. Auction items will be avail- 352-854-2322 ext. 1496. helicopter-egg-drop. n Obituaries are at www. Paul Giglio of Calvary chronicleonline.com. Conservative able at three locations: Cen- St. John Paul to — From staff reports Chapel officiating. tral Citrus Community Center, women to meet 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court host skills event The Conservative Women’s in Lecanto; Hernando Area Family and Friends Reach- • Wood Funeral Home With Crematory Political Network (CWPNCC) Senior Programs, 2415 N. ing for Abilities and the • Laminate EUGENE LARIMER will meet at 12:30 p.m. Florida Ave. in Hernando; Knights of Columbus are Service: Wed., (3/31) 3 PM • Tile and West Citrus Community MICHELLE MARQUES Wednesday, March 24, at the co-hosting a skills event for Service: Sat., 3 PM • Carpet Los Magueyes Mexican Center, 8940 W. Veterans developmentally disabled JOHNNIE ARQUETTE • Vinyl Graveside: FL National Cemetery - 1 PM Visit Our New Website Restaurant, 3887 N. Lecanto Drive in Homosassa. adults in Citrus and surround- THOMAS GREGORY Service: Sat., 11 PM For Great Specials • Area Rugs Highway (County Road 491) There will be lots of new ing counties from 10 a.m. to THOMAS SMITH - Arrangements Pending RICHARD SKILES - Private Arrangements in Beverly Hills. and gently used donated 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at LOREN SMITH - Service: Thurs., 11AM www.cashcarpetandtile.com Bonnie Wilder, a member treasures to be found. Win- St. John Paul II School, 4341 Ft Cooper Baptist ROBERT MAYNARD - Arrangements Pending of the CWPNCC, will be the ners will be drawn the after- W. Homosassa Trail in SHIRLEY LAMBERT 776 N. Enterprise Pt., Lecanto Arrangements Pending

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CEO Dana Young, Florida Here are some priori- But it’s not just the 3,400 28,000 Department of Environ- ties the contingent hopes chamber’s priorities that mental Protection Deputy to impress on legislators the folks will be sharing 3,200 26,000 SMONDJF SMONDJF Secretary Adam Blalock, this week: with legislators. I The need for the Sun- “We’re always keeping HIGH LOW CLOSE CHG %CHG YTD Florida Department of StocksRecap coast Parkway extension up with what’s happening DOW 32,810.35 32,512.53 32,731.20 +103.23 +0.32% +6.94% Transportation Secretary Kevin Thibault and Flor- to eventually continue in Tallahassee,” Prender- NYSE NASD DOW Trans. 14,451.80 14,137.93 14,168.51 -13.62 -0.10% +13.29% DOW Util. 849.47 841.43 847.67 +0.11 +0.01% -1.96% ida Chamber of Com- from its planned terminus gast said. “Some of the is- Vol. (in mil.) 3,675 4,756 NYSE Comp. 15,595.60 15,496.56 15,551.56 -10.70 -0.07% +7.07% merce President Mark at State Road 44 to County sues that are of Pvs. Volume 7,091 7,148 NASDAQ 13,455.64 13,278.78 13,377.54 +162.31 +1.23% +3.80% Wilson. Road 486. importance, even though Advanced 1072 1444 S&P 500 3,955.31 3,914.16 3,940.59 +27.49 +0.70% +4.91% I Declined 1415 1856 S&P 400 2,614.29 2,589.03 2,598.77 -15.38 -0.59% +12.67% The chamber is going The widening of U.S. they may not be on our of- New Highs 91 116 Wilshire 5000 41,844.53 41,471.39 41,670.69 +227.57 +0.55% +5.61% armed with this year’s pri- 41 from State Road 44 to ficial list of priorities, New Lows 5 39 Russell 2000 2,294.04 2,258.70 2,266.84 -20.70 -0.91% +14.79% ority list for Citrus Coun- State Road 20. doesn’t mean we’re not ty’s legislative delegation: I Help with funding for keeping an eye on them.” Stocks of Local Interest Sen. Wilton Simpson, a multi-use path along Contact Chronicle re- R-Trilby, and Rep. Ralph Fort Island Trail. porter Michael D. Bates at 52-WK RANGE CLOSE YTD 1YR NAME TICKER LO HI CLOSE CHG %CHG WK MO QTR %CHG %RTN P/E DIV Massullo, R-Lecanto. 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The by Albert M. funds raised are used to in each county: Williamson Gwen Bittner ...... assistant managing editor, desk support the expanded infra- n Sumter County: $2,997 — 7% “You may differ with my choice, but not my right to choose.” structure needed to handle n Hernando County: $4,714 — 6.5% — David S. Arthurs publisher emeritus the impact of those new residents. n Citrus County: $4,809 — 6% The opinions expressed in Chronicle editorials The impact fee dollars are n Marion County: $1,397 — 7% are the opinions of the newspaper’s editorial board. saved up in special accounts n Levy County: $1,613 — 7% and spent on new capital n Lake County: $12,833 — 7% projects related to the popu- Sound OFF lation growth. Those needs n Pasco County: $18,212 — 7% include school expansion, n Hillsborough County: $16,293 — 8.5% Post office does weekends, like Thursday and Fri- road improvements, EMS day. Just wanted to let you know. expansion, creation of new Sales tax figures include the statewide rate of 6%, a good job plus any locally imposed additions. No stimulus for parks and the like. (Re the Saturday, Feb. 27, Currently, the impact fees 2021, Sound Off, “Being blamed Riverwalk enjoyed by contactors and booming. And remember, for transportation and for bent license tag”): I’m calling homebuilders. The same Citrus County is the only I think it is really despicable schools are only being lev- regarding the person that had that the Crystal River council COVID pandemic has one of Florida’s 67 counties their tag broken by the post of- ied at 50% of the formula slowed the supply chain for that does not have a local think the stimulus money should rate. The rates were fice. Well, I used to have things go to the Riverwalk. This pack- many materials causing sales tax. dropped in reaction to a broken by the post of- age is to help the strug- home prices to At the same time, we also downturn in the fice also until I learned gling residents and increase. think the county should that everything you mail OUND businesses, and the Riv- economy and a THE ISSUE: The impact move slowly. A small in- belief that im- actually goes through a S erwalk is a luxury that The cost of fee rates crease in impact fees makes machine. So then I OFF pact fees pushed Joe Meek wants to im- growth. charged by the some sense, but not to the learned that that’s what prove the look of Crys- new homebuyers county have lit- 100% level identified by its padded envelopes are to other markets tal River and has OUR OPINION: tle to do with the consultant. Bump them for. And also, the post nothing to do with help- where the fees actual cost of some and then return in a office gives us free ing struggling residents would be lower. Go slow on growth. If a new year and see what’s happen- boxes for us to mail and businesses. It is de- It is now the impact fees. school is needed ing in the housing and real things in and the best CALL plorable that the council new county com- because the stu- estate segments. It is a bal- bargain of all in this 563-0579 has no conscience as to mission’s turn to dent population has in- ance between protecting country is sending first- what this stimulus determine if the impact fees class mail. Anything creased, you need a new our growing economy and money was intended for. should be increased to the school. If the county does having enough money to pay that’s under 15 or 14 ounces full 100% level of $10,162 in can go so very cheaply. Congrats on your not pay for the new school for growth. the consultant’s report. Also keep in mind that this using impact fees, those Local builders and con- retirement There is no support on the past year, the post office has paying local property taxes tractors are rightly con- (Re the Sunday, Feb. 28, county board to raise the been through so much with peo- will pick up the cost. cerned about the increased 2021, front-page story, “Retiring ple being sick with the virus and fees to the 100% level, but Citrus County’s popula- costs they are facing. The EOC chief reflects”): I’m calling I think they haven’t been given a specific commission action tion is growing again be- commission needs to be sen- to congratulate Chris Evan on fair shot because there was a is necessary to set the new cause of the pandemic and sitive to a total economy his retirement. What a great guy problem nationally, but every- rate. because the Suncoast Park- that is trying to rebound. he was. I worked under him thing is really good and I’m very What is obvious is that the way is moving toward com- The county cannot leave doing volunteer work in the sher- proud of our post office. They housing market in Citrus pletion to State Road 44. all the impact fee money on iff’s office and he was a gentle- do the best that they can and County — and in all of the man and a really, really nice guy. There is going to be a public the table, because local tax- they’re currently hiring and surrounding counties — is Good luck whatever you do now. cost associated with the payers will roar with disap- maybe some of you should go You’re too young to really retire. red hot. Existing homes and current boom, and county proval if the property tax apply for a job. It’s a good, se- Take care and God bless you. new homes are selling as commissioners need to rates are increased to cover cure job. soon as they are available. determine how we are going the cost of growth. Take a We have five Prices are increasing at a to pay for it. look over in Sumter County Hotdog truck purple martins pace not experienced in re- Make no mistake, we are to see the possibilities. Sum- moved to new spot This is a message for the per- cent decades. COVID is going to pay for it. ter had to raise its property This is for the person that’s son (in the Monday, March 1, driving people from more We’d urge commissioners taxes by 25% to cover its looking for Jimmy’s hotdog 2021, Sound Off) “Looking for crowded urban markets to to go slow, but not to bury needs and as a result, all truck that was on State Road 44 the purple martins”: We live in suburban/rural markets like their heads in the sand. We three incumbent county and (County Road) 486. It’s still Crystal River and we have Citrus, thus the demand has don’t believe that anything commissioners got the boot on (S.R.) 44, but it’s closer into 24 gourds and as of today, outstripped the supply. the county does with impact during the election. Crystal River. It’s in front of March 1, we’ve seen five purple What is also true is that fees will have a significant Finding the right rate for O’Reilly’s (Auto) Parts now. So martins that look like they’re the cost of raw materials for effect on the current rate of impact fees is a delicate bal- just to let him know. I don’t taking up residence in our building supplies — espe- new housing starts. Citrus ance and every taxpayer in think he’s there every day, but gourds. So, hope this helps you. cially lumber — is eating County and all of the sur- the county is a player in the he’s there towards the Have a great day. into some of the profits rounding markets are game.

LETTERS to the Editor

Spend stimulus with the care and health of OPINIONS INVITED house just to visit. I have been told the entire our elderly loved ones. And county will be required to money on roads I Viewpoints depicted in political Lee was a part of old Crystal one fact that should be at the cartoons, columns or letters do River, when times were differ- switch to sewer or replace Twenty-nine million dollars forefront of our representa- not necessarily represent the ent. It is a double loss to have tank. The cost you incur will in stimulus money for the tives in Tallahassee is that opinion of the editorial board. Lee gone and a piece of the not increase property values, county. one in three COVID deaths in I Groups or individuals are invited past gone with him. Our per a local appraiser but may Spend it on repaving the Florida originated in nursing to express their opinions in a thoughts and prayers are with give you a sense of pride in roads and cleaning up some of homes. letter to the editor. you Laurastine, and family. writing a $20,000 check to help the derelict properties in Bev- Sadly, the lobbyists in Talla- I Persons wishing to address the our environment, according to erly Hills. editorial board, which meets Scott and Penny Davis one commissioner. hassee who advocate for se- weekly, should call Jeff Bryan at niors are greatly 352-563-5660. Crystal River That $19 million would go a long way to correcting the Wayne Sessa outnumbered by health care I All letters must be signed and Beverly Hills corporations and lobbyists for include a phone number and water issue, about 1,500 Replacing septic homes. long-term care, a very lucra- hometown, including letters sent makes little sense Protect residents tive industry of behind-the- via email. Names and home- scenes hedge funds and Wall towns will be printed; phone Our county government sees Karen Hoadley of nursing homes Street investors. Everyone numbers will not be published or Citrus Hills given out. fit to build a $19 million bike In the wake of the damage knows the industry is rife trail, but feels it is fine in the I We reserve the right to edit with greed and corruption, name of conservation to re- caused by a year of COVID-19, letters for length, libel, fairness Where’s the pork? some members of the Florida just ask anyone who has spent and good taste. quire homeowners to replace Legislature are working as- any time doing research into septic with sewer at a home- Thomas Mitchell’s article, I Letters must be no longer than “No pork in Biden’s bill,” of siduously to fast-track bills long-term care for their par- 400 words, and writers will be owner cost of $10,000-$20,000 that will, if passed, shield ents or grandparents. limited to four letters per month. each. March 6, details money amounts in Biden’s bill. Let’s frontline business owners, in- Nursing homes and giant I SEND LETTERS TO: The Editor, In the past two meetings, we cluding nursing homes and 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., have been told there is no opt- review and examine his fig- health care conglomerates ures: $29 billion for the vac- other health care corpora- don’t need any more protec- Crystal River, FL 34429; or email ing out but we can get a loan to [email protected]. cine program, $50 billion for tions from lawsuits filed in tion, but our most vulnerable at 6% for part of the expense, response to claims of negli- I Once approved and published yes 6%. testing, $19 billion for domes- nursing home residents and in the Chronicle, letters to the tic supply manufacturing and gence and dereliction of I feel this is a money grab. If frontline workers do. editor will also appear in the $130 billion to help schools, best-practice virus safety pro- conservation and water is that Please take a minute to use Opinion section of the website, etc. tocols that may have led to www.chronicleonline.com. important that citizens are AARP Florida’s hotline to call client and health care worker being required to pay those I am adding $400 billion, your state House representa- deaths. amounts, why are we building which equates to approxi- tive (for HB 7005) at: 1-844- These bills, SB 72, spon- A tribute to a friend bike paths at that cost? The mately 80% of Americans re- 220-5551, and your state sored by Sen. Jeff Brandes, I would just like to say a few county study with a manatee ceiving $1,400. senator (for SB 72) at 844-220- R-St. Petersburg, and words about Lee Lockley. I picture is simply propaganda. Now, adding these amounts, 5528 and let them know you HB 7005, Colleen Burton, was unable to make to his Cambridge Greens I is sched- Mr. Mitchell’s COVID Relief oppose these bills. R-Lakeland will, if passed, let funeral. uled to start in November. Bill comes to $628 billion. nursing homes off the hook I would ask Sen. Wilton I have known Lee for almost Most in our community feel How ironic. That is the exact for negligent behavior and Simpson and Rep. Ralph Mas- my whole life. He was a loyal this a huge expense for mak- amount the Republicans pro- death, and our representa- sullo, “Just where do you employee to the city, a good ing very little difference. Each posed. In conclusion, since tives in Tallahassee should draw the line when it comes friend, and always had a good, of our homes produces very there is “no pork in Biden’s reject these bills. to protecting our most vulner- fun attitude. I know his family little nitrogen. There are bill,” what is the remaining According to the Florida Al- able Floridians?” and he knew mine; our wives many questions that remain $1.25 trillion for? liance for Retired Americans, both worked at the hospital unanswered by the county re- there are 702 nursing homes Harriet Heywood and knew each other well. I garding this very expensive Lee E. Wetzel in Florida that are entrusted Homosassa will miss him stopping by the project. Inverness

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Technology lawsuit, this one involving a birthday cake for a transgen- companies lead der woman. stocks higher on Autumn Scardina at- Wall Street tempted to order the birthday cake on the same day in Technology companies 2017 that the high court an- led stocks higher on Wall nounced it would hear baker Street Monday, reversing Jack Phillips’ appeal in the some of the market’s losses wedding cake case. Scar- Associated Press from last week, as investors Police stand outside a King Soopers grocery store where a shooting took place Monday, March 22 in dina, an attorney, requested Boulder, Colo. welcomed some easing in a cake that was blue on the long-term bond yields. outside and pink on the in- The S&P 500 index rose side in honor of her gender Officials confirm ‘multiple’ deaths, but few other details 0.7%, as gains in technol- transition. ogy, communication and Her lawsuit is the latest in PATTY NIEBERG, nightmare for Boulder County, windows at the front of the store other stocks outweighed a JAMES ANDERSON AND and in response, we have cooper- were broken. a series of cases around the ation and assistance from local, At one point, authorities said pullback in financial compa- U.S. that pit the rights of COLLEEN SLEVIN nies. The rally in tech stocks Associated Press state and federal authorities,” over a loudspeaker that the LGBTQ people against mer- Dougherty said. building was surrounded and pushed the Nasdaq compos- chants’ religious objections, BOULDER, Colo. — A shooting Yamaguchi said police were that “you need to surrender.” ite 1.2% higher. an issue that remains unset- at a Colorado supermarket killed still investigating and didn’t have Sarah Moonshadow told the A steady rise in bond tled by the nation’s top court. multiple people Monday, includ- details on a motive for the shoot- Denver Post that two shots rang yields over the past month On Monday, during a virtual ing a police officer, and a suspect ing at the King Soopers store in out just after she and her son, has been luring investors trial being conducted by a was in custody, authorities said. Boulder, which is about 25 miles Nicolas Edwards, finished buy- away from high-flying tech state judge in Denver, Scar- Boulder police Cmdr. Kerry northwest of Denver and home to ing strawberries. She said she stocks, but traders have also dina said Phillips had main- Yamaguchi said at a news confer- the University of Colorado. told her son to get down and then been quick to snap up tech tained that, as a Christian, he ence that the suspect was getting Dean Schiller told The Associ- “we just ran.” stocks on days when bond opposed making the gay cou- medical treatment and there was ated Press that he had just left Once they got outside, she said yields decline or only rise no further threat to the public ple’s wedding cake because it the supermarket when he heard they saw a body in the parking slightly. but didn’t give more details on gunshots and saw three people involved a religious ceremony lot. Edwards said police were The yield on the 10-year the shooting or how many people lying face down, two in the park- speeding into the lot and pulled but would sell any other type were killed. Officers had es- ing lot and one near the doorway. up next to the body. Treasury note fell to 1.69% of product. corted a shirtless man with blood He said he “couldn’t tell if they “I knew we couldn’t do any- after trading as high as Brazil economists running down his leg out of the were breathing.” thing for the guy,” he said. “We 1.74% last week. Amazon, store in handcuffs but authori- Video posted on YouTube had to go.” Apple, and Microsoft all call for tougher ties would not say if he was the showed one person on the floor James Bentz told the Post that made solid gains. measures as suspect. inside the store and two more out- he was in the meat section when The prospect of higher in- Investigators know how many side on the ground. What sounds he heard what he thought was a terest rates as bond yields cases ramp up people died, but their families like two gunshots are also heard at misfire, then a series of pops. rise has some investors con- RIO DE JANEIRO — were still being notified so the the beginning of the video. “I was then at the front of a cerned that economic growth Hundreds of Brazilian econ- number of victims wasn’t being Law enforcement vehicles and stampede,” he said. could slow. There are also omists, including former released yet, Boulder County officers massed outside the Bentz said he jumped off a concerns that the rise in finance ministers and central District Attorney Michael Dough- store, including SWAT teams, loading dock out back to escape bond yields could be a har- erty said. bank presidents, urged the and at least three helicopters and that younger people were binger of inflation. “This is a tragedy and a landed on the roof. Some helping older people off of it. Brazilian government in an The S&P 500 added 27.49 open letter published on points to 3,940.59. The Dow Monday to speed up vacci- Jones Industrial Average nation and adopt tougher re- rose 103.23 points, or 0.3%, strictions to stop the rampant to 32,731.20. The Nasdaq spread of COVID-19. climbed 162.31 points to The signatories of the let- Biden eyes $3T spending bill 13,377.54. The Russell 2000 ter decried the “devastating” index of smaller companies economic and social situa- LISA MASCARO focusing on education and fire for its handling of the in workers with free com- slid 20.70 points, or 0.9%, to tion in Latin America’s larg- AND JOSH BOAK paid family leave. U.S.-Mexico border. Mi- munity college, universal 2,266.84. est nation. They also Associated Press The White House plans grant crossings are sky- pre-kindergarten and paid GOP firebrand US attempted to debunk Presi- are still preliminary, with rocketing, with images of family leave. dent Jair Bolsonaro’s asser- a combined $3 trillion in WASHINGTON — Fresh cramped holding facilities No part of the proposal Rep. Mo Brooks tion that lockdowns and off passage of the COVID- spending proposed to posing a humanitarian has been finalized and the restrictions would inflict 19 relief bill, President boost the economy and im- and political dilemma for eventual details of any enters Alabama Joe Biden is assembling prove quality of life, ac- the administration and its spending could change. Senate race greater hardship on the pop- the next big White House cording to a person allies in Congress. The The overall price tag ulation than the disease. priority, a sweeping $3 tril- familiar with the options focus on infrastructure first reported Monday by HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — “This recession, as well as lion package of invest- who insisted on anonymity shifts attention back to- The New York Times has U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, a con- its harmful social conse- ments on infrastructure to discuss private ward priorities that are been circulating on Capi- servative firebrand and quences, was caused by the and domestic needs. conversations. potentially more popular tol Hill for weeks, since staunch supporter of former pandemic and will not be Biden huddled privately While the goal is a bi- with Americans and po- the start of the Biden pres- President Donald Trump overcome until the pandemic late Monday with Senate partisan package, Demo- tentially bipartisan. idency. With the House who has come under fire for is controlled through compe- Democrats as Congress crats in Congress have An infrastructure pack- and Senate under Demo- remarks he made preceding tent action from the federal has already begun laying signaled a willingness to age would include roughly cratic control, the propos- the attack on the U.S. Capi- government,” the letter read. the groundwork with legis- go it alone if they are $1 trillion for roads, als are expected to draw tol, joined the Alabama GOP “It is urgent that the different lation for developing blocked by Republicans. bridges, rail lines, electri- support from all corners of primary field on Monday to levels of government pre- roads, hospitals and green “We need to get it done,” cal vehicle charging sta- Congress. replace Sen. Richard Shelby. pare to implement an emer- said Sen. Richard Blu- tions and the cellular House Speaker Nancy energy systems as part of The north Alabama Re- gency lockdown.” menthal, D-Conn., ahead network, among other Biden’s “Build Back Bet- Pelosi asked Democratic publican announced his ter” campaign promise. of the virtual meeting with items. The goal would be committee chairmen ear- entry into the race at an UN official: Much like the $1.9 trillion Biden at the senators’ an- to facilitate the shift to lier this month to start virus rescue plan signed nual retreat Monday cleaner energy while im- working with their Repub- event with former Trump ad- Airstrikes on into law earlier this evening. proving economic lican counterparts to viser Stephen Miller. He joins NW Syria border month, the new package Biden’s outreach to Sen- competitiveness. begin “to craft a big, bold former Trump ambassador would also include family ate Democrats comes as A second component and transformational in- Lynda Blanchard in a Re- area worrying friendly policies, this time the White House is under would include investments frastructure package.” publican primary field that is BEIRUT — Airstrikes in expected to attract a number northwest Syria near the of other hopefuls. Turkish border that killed a “America’s status as the person and set afire trucks greatest nation in world his- used to distribute aid tar- Only one juror left for Floyd trial tory is at risk. And it’s at risk geted areas considered the from those within our coun- safest in the rebel-held re- try,” Brooks told people gion, a top U.N. official said Fifteen set to be chosen, but only 14 will actually be seated packed into a meeting hall of Monday. STEVE KARNOWSKI A total of 14 jurors will hear the while he was handcuffed and a gun range in the northern The strikes on several loca- AND AMY FORLITI case — 12 to deliberate and two al- pleading that he couldn’t breathe. city of Huntsville. Later, he tions a day earlier angered Associated Press ternates — but Hennepin County Floyd’s death, captured on a added, ”We are a beacon of Turkey, prompting it to place Judge Peter Cahill said a 15th juror widely seen bystander video, set freedom and liberty for the its troops on high alert. Tur- MINNEAPOLIS — A 14th juror will be selected just in case; that off weeks of sometimes violent world, and we need to stay key’s Defense Ministry said it was seated Monday for the trial of a juror will be excused when opening protests across the country and led that way.” asked Russia to secure an former Minneapolis police officer statements begin March 29 if the to a national reckoning on racial immediate halt to the attacks. charged in George Floyd’s death, other 14 are still able to serve. justice. Colorado baker U.N. Secretary-General leaving just one more to be selected Cahill told attorneys that up to 12 On Friday, Cahill declined a de- sued again Antonio Guterres strongly potential jurors will be questioned fense request to delay or move before the proceedings against condemned the recent wave Derek Chauvin can begin. on Tuesday if necessary, so they Chauvin’s trial over concerns that a over alleged of attacks in northwest Syria, The newest juror is a white social should be prepared for a long day. $27 million settlement for Floyd’s LGBTQ bias worker in her 20s who said she has “We’re going to get through 12, family had tainted the jury pool. Ca- which have killed and injured talked with friends about police re- however long it takes tomorrow, be- hill, who called the timing of the set- DENVER — A Colorado dozens of civilians, U.N. form and that she thinks “there are cause we only need the one ... so 12 tlement announcement baker who won a partial vic- deputy spokesman Farhan things that should be changed.” But or bust,” Cahill said. “unfortunate,” said he believed a tory at the U.S. Supreme Haq said. she also described police and their Floyd, who was Black, was de- delay would do nothing to stem the Court in 2018 for refusing to The U.N. chief reiterated jobs as important, and said she is clared dead May 25 after Chauvin, problem of pretrial publicity, and make a wedding cake for a his call for a nationwide “always looking at every side of who is white, pressed his knee on that there’s no place in Minnesota same-sex couple went on cease-fire. things.” his neck for about nine minutes untouched by that publicity. trial Monday in yet another — From wire reports CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE HEALTH & LIFE TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 A9 HEALTH NOTES Library to host GriefShare Court in Lecanto. The classes will be taught by ABCs of dementia sets meetings certified instructor, Donna Scar- workshop A GriefShare support group pello. Classes are low impact Seats are still available at is meeting at 6:30 p.m. on and designed for basic to inter- the free ABC of Dementia Wednesdays at North Oak mediate. There is a $5 charge, workshop that will take place Church, 9324 N. Elkcam Blvd. masks are required and pre from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, The seminar teaches prac- registration is recommended. April 19, at the Central Ridge tical information that will help Call 352-527-5942 or email Library, 425 W. Roosevelt individuals recover from grief [email protected]. Blvd. in Beverly Hills. and loss. Participants will get CMH to have The workshop will be con- the chance to talk about their ducted by Debbie Selsavage, experiences in a low pressure sepsis seminar president of Coping with De- environment among individu- Citrus Memorial Hospital is mentia LLC. The workshop als with similar experiences. offering a free sepsis seminar will define Alzheimer’s and Participants will also be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 dementia, explain how de- given a workbook, which pro- at the Citrus Memorial Health mentia affects individuals, dis- vides the opportunity for per- Foundation YMCA in Lecanto. cuss ways to interpret sonal study and reflection on “Sepsis Awareness, Pre- dementia behaviors and show the grief process. The Grief- vention and Management” will how compassion and the Share group can be joined at feature a presentation from proper use of voice, approach any time. For additional infor- Citrus Memorial Hospital’s and touch can result in more mation, call 352-489-1688. sepsis coordinator, Jane effective caregiving. Community Sabuya. The seminar will Because seating is limited, center sets teach community members reservations are required. about sepsis risks, how to Masks are recommended and Zumba classes identify signs and symptoms social distancing will be The Central Citrus Commu- of sepsis, management and practiced. nity Center is hosting Zumba prevention. To make a reservation, call classes at 11 a.m. every Mon- Seating is limited. To RSVP, 352-422-3663 or email deb@ day, Wednesday and Friday call 352-637-3337 or visit coping.today. at 2804 W. Marc Knighton CitrusMH.com. Like Having A Doct In The Family

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difficult to be around others. story over and over until they person,” “You are young, you No one-size-fits-all approach It is not unusual for grieving no longer have a need to do can always marry again,” people to withdraw, isolate, this anymore. “You know they are in a bet- SUSAN B. QUENELLE yearning for the deceased, feel depressed, or experi- Each time they talk about ter place,” or “You just need Special to the Chronicle preoccupation with the de- ence generalized anxiety and their loss, they are helping to get out of the house.” We tails of the loss, intense sor- even panic attacks. themselves face the reality of think we are helping, but rief is a natural re- row, lack of motivation, the death of their loved one. grieving people do not find sponse to a loss of persistent feelings of loneli- Walking through grief You just need to listen. Let these kinds of statements any kind. But every- ness and sometimes a desire Some who are grieving them share, hold their hand, comforting. one to join the heal more slowly than oth- cry with them. Perhaps telling them that G deceased. ers. How we navigate Realize that their behavior whatever they are feeling is approaches loss differ- Some peo- through our loss is based on may seem strange to you, but OK or that, even though you ently and has ple, but not several factors, including it is normal for grief. cannot fully understand just a uniquely all, funnel one’s relationship with the Try not to judge and do try how they feel, you will be personal grief their sadness deceased, the circumstances to continue to be available as there for them. experience. If into anger: of the death, support net- a friend and support person. you know anger at God works and the presence of They need to know you care Your role for someone who for allowing other stressors, to name a about them even if they do your friends has suffered a this to hap- few. Because of these unique not always answer your calls pen, anger at the medical differences, there is no pre- or respond to your texts. Re- Be sure to allow your loss, you may not understand grieving friends to move at the way that person is react- personnel for not having determined amount of time member, grief can be very done enough to save their that one should grieve and debilitating at times. their own pace. They want to ing. You may feel uncomfort- feel better and get on with able that your friend is not loved one’s life, and anger at begin to move forward. Grieving people do not al- others for not understanding It is not unusual for people ways know what they need, their life, but it may take his or her “usual” self. You more time than you or they may even have unrealistic what they are going through. to take a couple of years or so asking them to call if you They may even experience more to feel like they have can do anything is a waste of think. expectations of how you Be patient, be helpful, be think your friend should be anger at the deceased for not fully grieved. Even then, they time. understanding. Be a good handling his or her grief. But having taken better care of will continue to grieve, not as It is much kinder if you friend and remember, when what is normal for grief is themselves or for not making intensely, for the loved one take the initiative to show up you need them one day, they not what is normal for peo- proper financial/legal ar- who is no longer here. with food, get the lawn will be there for you. ple most of the time. rangements. And some have mower out and cut their anger at themselves because How you can help grass or wash up their dishes Friends of Citrus and the Normal reactions there must have been some- Now that you have a better the next time you visit. They Nature Coast is here for you, thing they could have done to understanding of what is nor- may also be experiencing providing help, hope and when in grief change the outcome. mal in grief, what can you do cognitive deficits due to the healing to people in grief ... Initially, most people will Many people will feel frus- to help those you know navi- grief, so may not be thinking as well as to those who care experience a change in eat- trated that friends call too gate through their grief very clearly. Do not get of- about and want to support ing habits, difficulty sleeping much, do not call enough, or journey? fended if they do not remem- those who are grieving. and preoccupation with the seem to be pushing them to You must find ways to pro- ber speaking with you or that loss. These can result in sig- socializing when they are not vide comfort, support and you were the one who Susan B. Quenelle is grief nificant weight gain or loss, ready. Some people carry ex- bring hope to the person who brought them the cheese services manager for Friends inability to sleep without treme guilt and regret over is grieving without interfer- basket. of Citrus and the Nature medication and unpredict- things not said or done, as ing with their process: Sometimes though, in our Coast. She can be reached at able, uncontrollable bouts of well as over things that were We do this primarily desire to help, we just say 352-634-1879 or squenelle@ crying. Normal grief re- said or done. Most are very through listening. Grieving the wrong things to grieving friendsofcitrus.org. Visit online sponses also include lonely and sad and find it people may need to tell their people: “You’re such a strong at www.friendsofcitrus.org. April is PD Awareness Month JAMA publishes new pril has been designated confusion, fatigue, sleep distur- stooped posture can restrict Parkinson’s Disease bances, dizziness, depression, breathing in people with PD. In A (PD) Awareness Month. constipation, cognitive addition, difficulty in swallow- study on low back pain James Parkinson, who was changes, fear and anxiety, and ing and clearing secretions born in the month of urinary problems. from their airway can contrib- isk Factors Associ- misalignment of spinal bones April, was the En- Like many other ute to complications during a ated with transition vertebrae, with resulting nerve glish physician that neurological disor- respiratory illness like “R from acute to interference. first clinically de- ders, the precise COVID-19. chronic low back pain in US Nerves initiate and conduct fined this condition cause(s) of PD are This infection can also trig- patients seeking pri- pain signals in re- in 1817 and called it not known, but both ger a worsening of both motor mary care” was pub- sponse to inflamma- the “Shaking Palsy.” environment and ge- and non-motor PD symptoms lished Feb. 16, in the tory agents termed Since then, neurolo- netic factors are and may increase the risk of Journal of the Amer- “cytokines” — or gists have classified thought to be mental health challenges due ican Medical Asso- chemical messen- PD as a movement involved. to social isolation. Because of ciation (JAMA). gers. These messen- disorder, character- There currently is all these issues, it is recom- This study pro- Dr. Richard gers build in ized by four key no cure for PD, but mended that PD patients re- poses that the use of response to im- movement (motor) Hoffmann numerous medica- ceive COVID-19 vaccination opioids and prema- proper joint motion, symptoms that in- ASK THE tions and other treat- unless there is a specific con- ture use of ad- which is part of the clude the “shaking” PHARMACIST ment options, traindication. The approved vanced imaging, Dr. Cheryl osteoarthritis (tremor) described including surgery, are vaccines are not known or ex- such as CT/MRI, McFarland-Bryant process. by Dr. Parkinson in available to improve pected to interact with the dis- have poorer out- Chiropractic ma- addition to muscle rigidity and symptoms and the quality of life ease process or interfere with comes than early in- BETTER HEALTH nipulation and the stiffness, slowness of move- for people with this disease. In PD therapies. tervention with the exercises of PT help ment (bradykinesia), and im- addition, numerous medications There are several national or- use of Chiropractic to introduce and re- paired balance and and devices are currently in de- ganizations that can provide you and Physical Therapy. The store joint motion. These two coordination (postural velopment for PD. with more information, one of more time that progressed be- treatments work synergisti- instability). While the disease process which is the Parkinson’s Foun- tween the onset of a complaint cally, decreasing pain by slow- In the 1960s, it was discov- may begin years earlier, the av- dation. For more information, and the implementation of Chi- ing the spinal arthritis process ered that these motor symp- erage age of diagnosis for PD is you can go to their website at ropractic / PT, the worse the — and have the potential to toms were caused by the death 60 years, but many individuals www.parkinson.org or call their outcome. partially reverse it. and malfunction of nerve cells are diagnosed in their 50s and free “Helpline” at 1-800-4PD- This study dispels the myth As a primary care provider, in a section of the brain that 40s, or even younger. It is esti- INFO (Monday through Friday that a “Wait and See” approach Chiropractic does not require a produces a chemical called do- mated that nearly 1.5 million from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). is best. referral from an M.D., but pamine. This chemical sends Americans are living with PD The study also challenges the M.D.s should refer. messages that control move- and approximately 60,000 Local retired pharmacist/medi- use of pain medication as a Let us all work together to ment and coordination. How- Americans are newly diag- cal writer Richard P. Hoffmann first course of treatment for low keep low back pain from be- ever, more recently it has been nosed each year. and his wife Margaret, who has back pain. coming chronic! determined that many other In view of the COVID-19 pan- young-onset Parkinson’s disease, Chiropractic is the only pro- parts of the brain and nervous demic, it should be noted that are Patient Research Advocates fession that has always Dr. Cheryl McFarland-Bryant system are affected by this people with PD who contract for the Parkinson’s Foundation. shunned the use of drugs. Chi- has been practicing in Citrus chronic and progressively dis- this virus are more likely to ex- In addition, during the past eight ropractic works to reduce the County for 26 years. She is li- abling disorder. perience severe respiratory is- years, Dr. Hoffmann has served causes of low back pain with- censed as a doctor of chiroprac- Today PD is considered sues and have more difficulty as a Consumer and Patient Rep- out the use of medication. tic and medical laboratory much more than just a move- recovering from this infection, resentative for U.S. Food and Low back pain is caused by scientist. Contact her at 352-795- ment disorder. Non-motor particularly in those with ad- Drug Administration (FDA) nerve interference and inflam- 8911 or visit 6166 W. Gulf-to- symptoms of this disease may vanced disease. Rigidity of the Advisory Committees during the mation. 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INDIANAPOLIS — Unde- feated Gonzaga continued to roll behind a career-high 30 points and 13 rebounds from Drew Timme as the top-seeded Bulldogs beat No. 8 seed Okla- homa 87-71 on Monday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Gonzaga (28-0) won its 32nd straight game dating to last season, passing its first real test of the NCAAs in the Bulldogs’ quest to be the first undefeated champion since Indiana 45 years ago. Oklahoma became the 25th straight team the Bulldogs beat by double digits. The Zags advanced to their sixth straight Sweet 16 and will next face Creighton in the West Region. Austin Reaves scored 27 points for Oklahoma (16-11). WEST REGION No. 7 Oregon 95, No. 2 Iowa 80 INDIANAPOLIS — Chris Duarte scored 23 points and Oregon showed no signs of rust after a long layoff, beating No. 2 seed Iowa 95-80 to reach the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in the past five NCAA Tournaments. Luka Garza played like a two- time All-American. He capped his stellar college career with 36 points and nine rebounds. Associated Press No. 5 Creighton 72, Florida State center Balsa Koprivica (5) gets a hug from teammate Scottie Barnes, right, after a dunk Monday during the second half of a second-round game against Colorado in the NCAA Tournament at Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis. The Seminoles won No. 13 Ohio 58 71-53 to reach the Sweet 16. INDIANAPOLIS — Marcus Zega- rowski scored 20 points to help Florida State beats Colorado, reaches 3rd straight Sweet 16 Creighton beat Ohio 72-58 in the NCAA Tournament, securing the LIFF RUNT Polite had never scored more than 15 he walked the sideline. His Seminoles C B program’s first trip to the round of AP sports writer points in a game, but the junior made 8 shot 53% from the field. of 12 shots, including 4 of 7 3-pointers. D’Shawn Schwartz scored 13 points 16 in 47 years. INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Polite Florida State (18-6) advanced to face for fifth-seeded Colorado (23-9), which Damien Jefferson added 15 scored a career-high 22 points and East region No. 1 seed Michigan, which shot 36% overall. McKinley Wright IV, points for the Bluejays (22-8). No. 4 seed Florida State pulled away in knocked out the Seminoles in the 2018 Colorado’s leading scorer for the season Dwight Wilson III scored 12 the second half to beat Colorado 71-53 Elite Eight. with more than 15 points per contest, points to lead Ohio (17-8), the Monday night and advance to the Sweet Florida State coach Leonard Hamil- finished with 10 on 4-of-12 shooting. 16 for the third straight NCAA ton — recovering from a ruptured See HOOPS/Page B2 Tournament. Achilles tendon — again wore a boot as See SWEET/Page B2 Red Sox defeat Rays 10-4 Associated Press MARLINS 7, CARDINALS 2 Eduardo Rodríguez, set to start on opening day Miami opening day starter Sandy Alcantara for Boston, pitched two innings and gave up and gave up two runs and five hits in 4 2/3 innings, earned run on three hits and a pair of walks in a striking out five. St. Louis starter Jack Flaherty 10-4 spring training victory over Tampa Bay on allowed three runs on five hits and three walks, Monday. Michael Chavis and Bobby Dalbec both fanning five before leaving after 5 1/3 innings. hit their sixth home runs of the spring and Chris- tian Arroyo hit his third. ASTROS 5, METS 4 Manuel Margot doubled and drove in two runs Houston star José Altuve lined into a bases- for Tampa Bay. Chris Ellis worked two innings in loaded triple play. Bryan Abreu, a top Astros relief and gave up six runs on four hits, two of pitching prospect who turns 24 next month, them home runs, and walked three. started and pitched three perfect innings, strik- TWINS 4, BRAVES 2 ing out four. Acquired from San Diego as part of a three-team trade in January, left-hander Joey Minnesota starter José Berríos threw two-hit ball for 4 2/3 innings, walking three and striking Lucchesi made his second start for New York, working 3 1/3 innings and allowing three runs on Associated Press out six. Kyle Wright struck out five over five in- Minnesota’s Jake Cave, right, is tagged out by Atlanta third baseman four hits. nings, allowing three earned runs on three hits, Austin Riley, left, at third base during a spring training game Monday walking three. See MLB/Page B2 in Fort Myers. B2 TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 SCOREBOARD CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE BASEBALL Florida LOTTERY SPORTS BRIEFS Spring Training as three of them were loud ones, belting Monday’s Games Here are the winning numbers selected Lecanto flag football Pittsburgh 6, Baltimore 5 two home runs and a double. The Ocala Boston 10, Tampa Bay 4 Monday in the Florida Lottery: team whips North Marion native added four RBI, four runs, slugged Minnesota 4, Atlanta 2 PICK 2 (early) PICK 5 (early) The Lecanto flag football team re- .750 and flashed the leather by taking Houston 5, N.Y. Mets 4 6 - 1 7 - 2 - 1 - 9 - 1 Miami 7, St. Louis 2 corded its third shutout in a row by de- away a home run against Texas A&M to PICK 2 (late) San Diego 9, Kansas City 9 PICK 5 (late) feating North Marion 75-0 Monday night. thwart a rally. Chicago White Sox 7, San Francisco 2 5 - 5 5 - 4 - 0 - 7 - 8 The defense had seven interceptions, Milwaukee 6, Cleveland 3 PICK 3 (early) led by Jasmine Henry with three, two she New Minnesota coach is Arizona 4, Oakland 4 0 - 7 - 0 FANTASY 5 L.A. Angels 15, Chicago Cubs 7 returned for touchdowns, and Grace Tay- former player, assistant 4 - 10 - 17 - 30 - 36 lor had three and returned one for a TD. Colorado 5, Texas 4 PICK 3 (late) MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota hired Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Yankees 0 CASH 4 LIFE Mackenzie Kusnierz lead the team in flag Ben Johnson as its new men’s basketball Toronto 4, Detroit 3 6 - 2 - 6 9 - 26 - 31 - 47 - 58 pulls with five, while Angel Malafronte coach Monday, giving the former Go- L.A. Dodgers vs. Seattle, late PICK 4 (early) CASH BALL had three flag pulls. phers player and assistant a five-year Today’s Games 9 - 9 - 5 - 0 Washington vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, 1:05 p.m. 2 The offense was lead by Jordan Mar- contract — and favoring relationships Tampa Bay vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, 1:05 p.m. PICK 4 (late) tynowski with six total TD’s, two rushing over experience in the latest attempt to Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, 1:05 p.m. 0 - 0 - 4 - 3 and four passing. The Panthers with TD Boston vs. Atlanta at North Port, 1:05 p.m. lift a long-middling program up to the top receptions were Abby Christensen with of the Big Ten. N.Y. Yankees vs. Detroit at Lakeland, 1:05 p.m. two, Kellie Tallman with one and Henry Miami vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, 1:10 p.m. Sunday’s winning numbers and payouts: Johnson will replace Richard Pitino, L.A. Angels vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. with one. 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Toronto vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, 6:05 p.m. Fox scores 30 as Kings Seattle vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:10 p.m. AIRWAVES Florida 2021 NCAA On the gymnastics top seed beat Cavs 119-105 BASKETBALL CLEVELAND — De’Aaron Fox scored TODAY’S SPORTS The Florida women have claimed the 30 points, Tyrese Haliburton had a ca- SPRING TRAINING BASEBALL top overall seed for the 2021 NCAA NBA standings reer-high 28 and the Sacramento Kings 1 p.m. (MLB) New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers Gymnastics Championships. EASTERN CONFERENCE completed their longest road trip of the Atlantic Division 4 p.m. (MLB) Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers The Gators head to Athens, Ga., April season with a 119-105 victory over the W L Pct GB 8 p.m. (MLB) Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs (Same-day 1-3 for the NCAA Regional Gymnastics Philadelphia 30 13 .698 — Tape) Championships. The NCAA Gymnastics Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Brooklyn 29 14 .674 1 Boston 21 21 .500 8½ 11 p.m. (MLB) Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers Committee revealed the fields for the four Thunder use 3-point New York 21 22 .488 9 (Same-day Tape) NCAA Region Championship sites Mon- barrage to beat T’wolves Toronto 17 25 .405 12½ 2 a.m. (MLB) Miami Marlins at New York Mets (Taped) day afternoon. Southeast Division COLLEGE BASEBALL The nine teams in the regional are MINNEAPOLIS — Shai Gilgeous- W L Pct GB Atlanta 22 20 .524 — 6 p.m. (ACCN) East Carolina at North Carolina No. 1 Florida, No. 8 Minnesota, No. 9 Alexander scored 31 points and the Miami 22 21 .512 ½ 7 p.m. (SEC) The Citadel at South Carolina Denver, No. 16 Illinois, No. 18 Georgia, Oklahoma City Thunder relied on strong Charlotte 21 21 .500 1 WOMEN’S NCAA TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND No. 24 Oregon State, No. 25 Central 3-point shooting Monday night to beat Washington 15 26 .366 6½ 3 p.m. (ESPN2) South Florida vs NC State Michigan, No. 26 North Carolina State the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-103. Orlando 14 28 .333 8 Central Division 3:30 p.m. (ESPNU) Iowa vs Kentucky and No. 35 Western Michigan. Karl-Anthony Towns led Minnesota W L Pct GB 5 p.m. (ESPN2) Michigan vs Tennessee with 33 points and 10 rebounds. Milwaukee 27 14 .659 — 5:30 p.m. (ESPNU) Georgia Tech vs West Virginia Jud Fabian named SEC Indiana 19 22 .463 8 7 p.m. (ESPN) Oregon State vs South Carolina Co-Player of the Week Hornets win first game Chicago 19 22 .463 8 Virginia Tech vs Baylor Cleveland 16 27 .372 12 7 p.m. (ESPN2) Third-year Florida sophomore out- since Ball’s injury Detroit 12 30 .286 15½ 9 p.m. (ESPN) Oregon State vs South Carolina fielder Jud Fabian was named the South- SAN ANTONIO — Gordon Hayward WESTERN CONFERENCE 9 p.m. (ESPN2) Syracuse vs Connecticut eastern Conference Co-Player of the scored 27 points, Terry Rozier added 24 Southwest Division NBA Week, the league office announced on and the Charlotte Hornets held on to W L Pct GB Denver Nuggets at Orlando Magic San Antonio 22 18 .550 — 7 p.m. (FSNFL) Monday. Fabian helped lead the beat the San Antonio Spurs 100-97 on Dallas 22 19 .537 ½ 7:30 p.m. (TNT) Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans No. 5-ranked Gators to a series sweep Monday night in their first game since Memphis 19 20 .487 2½ 10 p.m. (TNT) Philadelphia 76ers at Golden State Warriors over Texas A&M. losing LaMelo Ball to injury. New Orleans 18 24 .429 5 GOLF Fabian collected five hits on the week — From staff and wire reports Houston 11 30 .268 11½ European PGA Tour Kenya Savannah Classic, Northwest Division 6 a.m. (GOLF) W L Pct GB First Round Utah 30 11 .732 — WOMEN’S COLLEGE GYMNASTICS Knicks. Los Angeles won the 1971-72 Denver 25 17 .595 5½ 10:30 p.m. (ESPNU) SEC Championship. Evening Session Portland 25 17 .595 5½ title, but only after Baylor retired (Taped) ELGIN nine games into the season. Oklahoma City 19 24 .442 12 Continued from Page B1 Minnesota 10 33 .233 21 NHL Baylor arrived in the NBA in 1958 Pacific Division 7 p.m. (NBCSPT) New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers as the No. 1 draft pick out of Seattle W L Pct GB 8:30 p.m. (SUN) Tampa Bay Lightning at Dallas Stars superstars with their similarly acro- University. He immediately set new Phoenix 28 13 .683 — TENNIS batic games, Baylor created the blue- superlatives for individual scoring, L.A. Lakers 28 15 .651 1 print for the modern superstar. L.A. Clippers 27 16 .628 2 11 a.m. (TENNIS) Miami Open: WTA 1st Round with a 55-point game in his Rookie-of- Golden State 22 21 .512 7 WINTER SPORTS Baylor soared above most of his the-Year season before scoring 64 on Sacramento 18 25 .419 11 3 p.m. (NBCSPT) FIS Freestyle Skiing FIS Freestyle Skiing: contemporaries, but never won a Nov. 8, 1959 — then the NBA single- Monday’s Games Freeski: Slopestyle - (Aspen) (Same-day Tape) championship or led the NBA in scor- game record, and the Lakers record Sacramento 119, Cleveland 105 4:30 p.m. (NBCSPT) FIS Snowboarding World ing largely because he played at the for 45 years until Bryant broke it. Oklahoma City 112, Minnesota 103 same time as centers Bill Russell, Baylor became the first NBA player Charlotte 100, San Antonio 97 Championships: Halfpipe (Same-day Tape) Boston at Memphis, late who won all the rings, and Wilt Cham- to surpass 70 points with a 71-point Indiana at Milwaukee, late berlain, who claimed all the scoring game Dec. 11, 1960, against New York. Toronto at Houston, late titles. Knee injuries hampered much Chamberlain set the record of 100 Utah at Chicago, late Prep CALENDAR of the second half of Baylor’s career, points in 1962. Atlanta at L.A. Clippers, late although he remained a regular Baylor averaged 38 points in the Today’s Games TODAY’S PREP SPORTS All-Star. 1961-62 season despite doing active Denver at Orlando, 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 7:30 p.m. BASEBALL West and Baylor were the first pair duty as an Army reservist. He scored Washington at New York, 7:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Seven Rivers at Seffner Christian in the long tradition of dynamic duos 61 points in a playoff game against Phoenix at Miami, 8 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Citrus at Lecanto (Plate Game) with the Lakers, followed by Magic Boston in 1962, a record that would Brooklyn at Portland, 10 p.m. 7 p.m. Crystal River at Nature Coast Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in stand for 24 years until Jordan broke Philadelphia at Golden State, 10 p.m. SOFTBALL the 1980s before Kobe Bryant and it. Wednesday’s Games Shaquille O’Neal won three more ti- Baylor averaged 27.4 points and 13.5 Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Academy at the Lakes at Seven Rivers Boston at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Nature Coast at Lecanto tles in the 2000s. rebounds during his 14-year career. Denver at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Weeki Wachee at Crystal River But Baylor’s Lakers lost six times in He scored a total of 23,149 points in Charlotte at Houston, 8 p.m. the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics 846 games, and was inducted into the 7 p.m. Springstead at Citrus Cleveland at Chicago, 8 p.m. and another time to the New York Basketball Hall of Fame in May 1977. Dallas at Minnesota, 8 p.m. BOYS TENNIS Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Citrus at Crystal River Phoenix at Orlando, 8 p.m. 4 p.m. Hernando at Lecanto a thunderous alley-oop dunk by L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS Atlanta at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Sardaar Calhoun. Brooklyn at Utah, 10 p.m. 3 p.m. Crystal River at Citrus SWEET Calhoun broke away for a fast-break FLAG FOOTBALL Continued from Page B1 dunk, then Scottie Barnes drained a HOCKEY 6 p.m. Vanguard at Lecanto contested runner to push Florida 6 p.m. Weeki Wachee at Citrus Colorado was coming off a 96-73 vic- State’s lead back to seven. Balsa Ko- NHL standings 7:15 p.m. Belleview at Crystal River tory over Big East Tournament cham- privica dunked, was fouled and made pion Georgetown and was seeking its East Division the free throw to put Florida State up GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA will qualify for playoffs under this season’s tem- first Sweet 16 trip since 1969. nine. N.Y. Islanders 33 21 8 4 46 98 73 Vegas 29 21 7 1 43 95 66 porary realignment. The Buffaloes shot poorly through Polite hit his fourth 3-pointer of the Washington 31 20 7 4 44 106 92 Colorado 29 19 8 2 40 97 65 Monday’s Games most of the first half and trailed 20-13 game with six minutes remaining to Pittsburgh 32 19 11 2 40 100 88 Minnesota 30 19 10 1 39 89 76 Carolina 3, Columbus 0 Boston 28 16 8 4 36 77 66 St. Louis 31 16 10 5 37 96 99 Ottawa 2, Calgary 1 two minutes before the break. put the Seminoles up 55-41. Colorado Philadelphia 30 15 11 4 34 94 107 Los Angeles 30 13 11 6 32 88 84 N.Y. Rangers 5, Buffalo 3 Wright’s tip-in at the buzzer cut Flor- called a timeout, prompting Florida N.Y. Rangers 31 14 13 4 32 94 82 Arizona 31 13 13 5 31 77 92 N.Y. Islanders 2, Philadelphia 1, OT ida State’s lead to 24-20 at the half. It State’s fans to break into an “F-S-U” New Jersey 29 11 14 4 26 71 90 San Jose 29 11 14 4 26 83 103 Minnesota 2, Anaheim 1 was only his second basket of the chant. Colorado’s fans booed the offi- Anaheim 33 9 18 6 24 72 112 Edmonton at Montreal, ppd Buffalo 30 6 20 4 16 64 106 game. cials, who had called a technical on Central Division North Division Colorado at Arizona, late GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis at Vegas, late Colorado trimmed its deficit to a the Buffaloes bench minutes earlier. Tampa Bay 31 23 6 2 48 115 73 Toronto 32 20 10 2 42 107 83 Winnipeg at Vancouver, late point on a 3-pointer by Schwartz, but Florida State remained in control, Carolina 31 21 7 3 45 104 78 Edmonton 34 21 13 0 42 116 97 Los Angeles at San Jose, late Florida State quickly answered with stretching its lead to 19 points. Florida 31 20 7 4 44 105 88 Winnipeg 31 18 11 2 38 100 91 Today’s Games Chicago 32 14 13 5 33 95 106 Montreal 31 14 8 9 37 100 87 N.Y. Islanders at Boston, ppd Columbus 33 13 13 7 33 86 106 Vancouver 35 16 16 3 35 99 111 New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Nashville 32 14 17 1 29 77 103 Calgary 33 15 15 3 33 88 99 Detroit at Nashville, 8 p.m. No. 2 Alabama 96, Dallas 28 10 10 8 28 80 75 Ottawa 34 11 20 3 25 89 131 Florida at Chicago, 8 p.m. Detroit 32 10 18 4 24 71 104 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for over- Tampa Bay at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. HOOPS No. 10 Maryland 77 West Division time loss. The top four teams in each division Colorado at Arizona, 10 p.m. Continued from Page B1 INDIANAPOLIS — Jaden Shackelford and Alabama stuck with what got them to Mid-American Conference champion that PADRES 9, RANGERS 9 (9) the NCAA Tournament, torching Maryland opened the tournament by bouncing 2019 with 3-point shooting in a 96-77 second- MLB San Diego starter Joe Musgrove worked champion Virginia on Saturday night. round rout. Continued from Page B1 four innings, allowing five runs on eight Shackelford scored 21 points and made hits while striking out five. Texas starter EAST REGION five of Alabama’s 16 3-pointers as the Mike Minor went five innings, yielding No. 1 Michigan 86, PIRATES 6, ORIOLES 5 (8 INN) three runs and five hits while striking out second-seeded Crimson Tide advanced to Trevor Cahill made his Pittsburgh debut four. No. 8 LSU 78 their first Sweet 16 since 2004. and pitched two perfect innings. Baltimore INDIANAPOLIS — Top-seeded Michi- Aaron Wiggins scored 27 points and starter John Means allowed four hits and WHITE SOX 7, GIANTS 2 gan salvaged the Big Ten’s best hope for Eric Ayala had 13 for Maryland (17-14), walked three over 3 2/3 innings, striking out Chicago starter Lucas Giolito pitched NCAA Tournament glory, getting 21 points which was seeking its first Sweet 16 ap- three. two-hit ball for 4 2/3 innings, walking three each from Chaundee Brown and Eli pearance since 2015 and 15th overall. DIAMONDBACKS 4, A’S 4 (9) and striking out four. San Francisco starter Brooks in a a roller-coaster 86-78 victory No. 11 UCLA 67, Kevin Gausman was tagged for four runs over talent-rich LSU. Seth Frankoff started in place of Gallen and seven hits over 3 2/3 innings. In a game full of big runs, the Wolver- No. 14 Abilene Christian 47 and walked five over four innings but al- ines (22-4) used the biggest — 14-1 over INDIANAPOLIS — Johnny Juzang lowed just one hit. Oakland starter Jesús BREWERS 6, INDIANS 3 the decisive stretch midway through the scored 17 points and 11th-seeded UCLA Luzardo did not allow a run over Milwaukee starter Brandon Woodruff second half — to pull away and preserve a 4 1/3 innings. gave up five hits over six innings, giving up (20-9) carefully brushed off pesky Abilene two runs and striking out four. Cleveland glimmer of hope for a conference that has Christian 67-47 to become the fifth team to ANGELS 15, CUBS 7 starter Triston McKenzie allowed six runs mostly tanked these four days in go from First Four to Sweet 16 in the Mike Trout had a two-run double and on six hits, over 4 2/3 innings. Indianapolis. NCAA Tournament. RBI grounder during a 10-run second in- LSU’s Cameron Thomas went from Abilene Christian (24-5) pulled off one of ning. Keegan Thompson was roughed up in ROCKIES 5, RANGERS 4 lighting up Michigan to barely being able to the most surprising victories in a tourna- his first start for the Cubs, giving up four Colorado starter Germán Márquez al- get a shot off. He finished with 30 points ment filled with them, beating third-seeded earned runs on five hits and a walk in lowed three runs on six hits in five but it took 23 shots, and he went 3 for 10 Texas for the school’s first Division I NCAA 1 1/3 innings. innings. in the second half. victory Saturday. CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE NCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 B3 Northwestern women knock out UCF 62-51 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight Wright State first 13 assists, and No. 3 seed Georgia overcame a slow start to beat No. 14 seed Drexel 67-53. seed to win since 2012 No. 13 Wright State 66, Associated Press No. 4 Arkansas 62 AUSTIN, Texas — Angel Baker made the SAN ANTONIO — Lindsey Pulliam go-ahead 3-pointer with 29.1 seconds left and scored 25 points to lead seventh-seeded Northwestern (16-8) to a 62-51 win over No. 13 Wright State stunned No. 4 Arkansas 10th-seeded UCF on Monday, the Wild- 66-62. cats’ first women’s NCAA Tournament Baker scored 26 points and the Raiders victory in 28 years. (19-7) are the first No. 13 seed to beat a No. 4 The Knights (16-5) sustained a huge since 2012. blow midway through the second quarter when they lost second-leading scorer Di- No. 5 Missouri St. 70, amond Battles to what appeared to be a No. 12 UC Davis 51 right knee injury. Masseny Kaba led UCF with 14 points and 13 rebounds. SAN ANTONIO — Brice Calip had 18 points and Missouri State used a huge third-quarter MERCADO REGION run to beat UC Davis 70-51. No. 2 Texas A&M 84, Jasmine Franklin added 17 points and No. 15 Troy 80 17 rebounds, helping No. 5 seed Missouri State dominate inside. AUSTIN, Texas — Jordan Nixon scored nine points over the final six minutes, and HEMISFAIR REGION No. 2 seed Texas A&M escaped an upset bid by No. 15 Troy with an 84-80 victory. No. 2 Maryland 98, Associated Press No. 15 Mount St. Mary’s 45 No. 3 Arizona 79, UCF forward Masseny Kaba, center, is guarded by Northwestern guard Sydney Wood (3) No. 14 Stony Brook 44 and forward Courtney Shaw (15) in the first round of the NCAA women’s tournament at SAN ANTONIO — Ashley Owusu scored the Greehey Arena in San Antonio. Northwestern won 62-51. 20 points with eight rebounds and seven as- SAN ANTONIO — Aari McDonald scored 20 sists, Chloe Bibby had a double-double and on for their first victory ever in the women’s women’s opening-round win over Michigan points, Trinity Baptiste added 18 and Cate Reese seventh-ranked Maryland raced to a 98-45 16 as Arizona rolled past women’s NCAA Tour- NCAA Tournament, pulling off a 64-59 upset State. victory over Mount St. Mary’s. Diamond Miller nament newcomer Stony Brook 79-44. over fifth-seeded Gonzaga. ALAMO REGION added 19 points for second-seeded Maryland No. 4 Indiana 63, No. 11 BYU 69, (25-2). No. 13 VCU 32 No. 6 Rutgers 66 No. 2 Louisville 74, No. 15 Marist 43 No. 6 Texas 81, SAN ANTONIO — Grace Berger scored SAN MARCOS, Texas — Paisley Johnson No. 11 Bradley 62 13 of her 20 points in the first half, Ali Patberg Harding scored 28 points and 11th-seeded SAN ANTONIO — Freshman Hailey Van scored 12 of her 17 after halftime, and No. 4 BYU gave the women’s NCAA Tournament its Lith scored 17 points and Dana Evans added SAN MARCOS, Texas — Charli Collier had seed Indiana held 13th-seeded VCU to 24.1% first upset with a 69-66 victory over sixth-seed 15 to help second-seeded Louisville overcome 23 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 6 seed shooting in a 63-32 victory. Rutgers. some early jitters and beat No. 15 seed Marist Texas beat Bradley 81-62. No. 12 Belmont 64, No. 7 Iowa St. 79, 74-43. No. 7 Alabama 80, No. 5 Gonzaga 59 No. 10 Michigan St. 75 No. 3 Georgia 67, No. 10 North Carolina 71 SAN MARCOS, Texas — Belmont fresh- SAN ANTONIO — Ashley Joens scored an No. 14 Drexel 53 SAN ANTONIO — Jordan Lewis had a man Destinee Wells scored 25 points and had Iowa State NCAA Tournament record 33 SAN ANTONIO — Jenna Staiti scored all career-high 32 points, 11 rebounds and eight seven assists in a turnover-free game as the points, including the clinching free throw with 19 of her points in the second half, making assists to help seventh-seeded Alabama beat younger and smaller 12th seeded Bruins held 3.1 seconds left, to lift the Cyclones to a 79-75 seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 No. 10 seed North Carolina 80-71. SERVICE GUIDE Call 564-2931 to place your ad here !

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To stop South from ducking (Answers tomorrow) nThe Centers: 352-628- at trick one, East played not the Jumbles: GRAVE SHOVE COUSIN VALLEY Yesterday’s 5020 spade queen but the spade 10! This Answer: While visiting France’s Brie region, they had forced declarer to win with his their photo taken and got to — SAY CHEESE nNAMI - Citrus hotline: 844- jack. 687-6264 (toll free) Then, when South played a club, West won with his king and led his second spade, establishing East’s MORE PUZZLES suit while he still had the club ace as an entry card. n Find the daily crossword puzzle inside the Chronicle’s classified pages, along with Sudoku, Watch out for this sacrificial play Wordy Gurdy and a word puzzle. on defense. CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE COMICS TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 B5 Peanuts Garfield

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SMITTYS Property Maintenance CITRUS HANDYMAN M&W INTERIORS A ACTION TREE APPLIANCE REPAIR Parking Lot & Driveway SERVICES & FENCING Bath, kitchen, floors, (352) 726-9724 Attention 352-564-8179 Improvements/ We have our bus. lic., walls, ceilings. Consumers! Blacktop, Seal coating, $2 mil. liability Ins., & St Lic/Ins 352-537-4144 The Citrus County & Crack Repair. Free Certification. Be Safe! Chronicle wants to Estimates Lic# 022119/ Fair Pricing. Free Est. FREE Estimate/ ensure that our ads 352-501-0306 ANDREW JOEHL 352-400-6016 HANDYMAN 30 yrs Experience. meet the require- Carpentry & Mobile Gen. Maint/Repairs TJ’s Cleaning Service Lic# CCC057537 ments of the law. Home Repair & Decks Pressure Cleaning - ALL cleans (deep, 352-563-0411 Beware of any service advertiser that cannot 30yrs Exp., Hourly 0256271• 352-465-9201 move in/out) Covid safe WHY REPLACE IT, IF provide proof of Rates. 352-220-4638 Insr’d/ 252-564-2184 I CAN FIX IT? A-1 Repairs occupational Same owner since 1987 Press. Wash, Painting Professional license or insurance. Alex’ Flooring ROOF Leaks, Repairs, (Int/Ext) 25 yrs, Ref, Lic Arborist For questions about Home & RV. Install, Coating & Maintenance #39765, 352-513-5746 Joseph WardTrimming Serving Citrus 30 business require- repair, restretch. Dust- Lic. #CC-C058189 Bush Hoggin > Lot yrs. ments, please JEFF’S COUNTY WIDE less tile removal. Lic/Ins. Clearing > Tree Installs Gary : 352-228-4500 Licensed & Insured DRY-WALL 30 Yrs 30 yrs ex. 352-458-5050 call your city or county CLEANUP / HAULING or Trim & Removal > government offices. Clean outs / Dump Exp. Lic. #2875. All your Stump Grinding - Lic’d A TREE SURGEON runs, Brush Removal. drywall needs!! Ceiling & Ins’d 352-549-1405 Proudly serving Citrus & Wall Repairs-Popcorn MASTER CARPENTER Lic./Ins. 352-584-5374 /PAINTER 40 yrs exp. Co. Since 2001. Lic/Ins. Removal 352-503-7193 Lowest rates! Free est. crown molding, wainscot Bob’s DISCARDED 352-860-1452 doors, window sills & Lawn Mower Service Get your mind out of Affordable Handyman skirts, baseboards. FREE PICK-UP CLAYPOOL’S Tree the gutter! Cleaning • FAST • 100% Guar. Attention • AFFORDABLE Wood repairs. Top 352-637-1225 Service - Lic/Ins. $25-$45, most homes. •RELIABLE • Free Est. notch, neat & clean A-1 Complete Repairs 352-201-7313 Consumers! Gutter guards,$3-$4 ft. Pres. Wash, Painting 352-257-9508 painting & Much More! Stump For stumps: The Citrus County And Handyman, 352-261-6777 (Int/Ext) 25 yrs, Ref, Lic 352-201-7323 Chronicle wants to Mark: 352-445-4724 #39765, 352-513-5746 Grinding ensure that our ads Cheap!!! Stump meet the require- All Phases of Electrical PICASSO’S PAINTING Avg 16” stump $25. Grinding ments of the law. Remodels, Quality Craftsmanship No stump to big or too Cheap!!! Beware of any service Panel Upgrades, We paint cabinets too small. Ask about our Avg 16” stump $25. advertiser that cannot Lighting Fixtures, 40 yrs exp, Pwr washing Disc: Vet, Vol., & Sr’s. No stump to big or too provide proof of Service and Repair AFFORDABLE LAWN Lic/Ins 352-423-0116 Free Est. Cheapest small. Ask about our occupational 352-746-1606 CARE & CLEAN UPS. price guaranteed. Disc: Vet, Vol., & Sr’s. license or insurance. BIANCHI CONCRETE Starting at $20. WE DO PICASSO’S PAINTING Call Rich 352-586-7178 INC.COM Lic/Ins #2579 Free Est. Cheapest For questions about DUN-RITE ELECTRIC IT ALL! 352-563-9824 Quality Craftsmanship CitrusStump price guaranteed. business require- Reputable for 21 yrs. Since 1978 Free Est. Grinding.com 352-257-0078 We paint cabinets too Rich: 352-586-7178 ments, please Lic. EC 13002699 40 yrs exp, Pwr washing CitrusStump call your city or county ** 352-726-2907 ** Affordable Handyman CLEAN CUT Danny Works Concrete • FAST • 100% Guar. LAWN CARE Lic/Ins 352-423-0116 Grinding.com government offices. All type of concrete work • AFFORDABLE Prices start at $20 Resurfacing & Painting Classified Ads •RELIABLE • Free Est. a cut or $80 monthly! Classified Ads Credit Cards accepted. work! 352-257-9508 352-257-0802 A ACE work! Lic/Ins 352-302-2606 Sell your Affordable Handyman TREE CARE Sell your ROB’S MASONRY & vehicle today! • FAST • 100% Guar. Pressure Wash, Cool H & H Lawn Care Plus, Pressure Wash, Cool lic/inc since 1991 treasures today! ALL CLASSIFIED CONCRETE Driveways Call • AFFORDABLE seal, general handy- LLC- Lic’d & Ins’d- Res seal, general handy- free est,vet/Sr disc Call tear outs, tractor work •RELIABLE • Free Est. man. Call Stewart & Comm - Reliabe & man, Call Stewart ADS ARE Lic#1476 726-6554 352-563-5966 352-257-9508 352-201-2169 Prof. (352) 453-7278 (352) 201-2169 637-9008 352-563-5966 NON-REFUNDABLE CLASSIFIEDS CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE TUESDAY,MARCH 23, 2021 B7

DIABETIC BRACELET CANOE ELLIPTICAL Oak Bend Villiage 2017 HEARTLAND Brand new and very w/ Back Plate Proform XP DW 2/2/1 Fully furn.- DAVID KURTZ PIONEER- 5th WHEEL nice good quality only for Motor Razor 420 LOW lot rent- comm Realtor PI 276 -32ft./ 2 slides, $10 352-212-6823 Needs work $40 Good Condition, pool, Gated, Lot 84 Auto Leveling, Rear (352) 436-2953 DOG CARRIER LARGE $100 352-419-4066 $49,500 (207) 546-6115 Bunks, $24,500 Pet Mate Ultra or (352) 465-0877 352-634-2247 28”LX15”WX21.5”H CRESTLINE taupe/black $50 1995, 16½ ft, 35 HP 5th WHEEL Honda 4 stoke, trolling 352-613-0529. 2017 Forest River motor, new trlr $3500 Cardinal 3875FB DOG LEASH (603) 660-0491 $59,995 Bath & ½ - retractable to Bicycles Men’s 17 speed HERNANDO W/D 352-795-7820 16 feet, new, $10 55+ ARBOR LAKES KEY WEST Women’s 18 speed 2005 186 Dual Console 352-212-6823 Gated, Lake Rights, 5th WHEEL both 26 in, $45 ea This 2005 186 DC is 2013 Forest River, 39’ FILA RUNNING SHOE 3/2/2 +Lanai, NO pets (352) 436-2953 loaded with features Cedar Creek 36CKTS men 8 or Smoking $2200 per such as stereo, tilt hy- - NEW couch/ mattress In New condition GOLF BALLS mo.(1st, last, sec. plus Vacant draulic steering, swim $29,995 352-795-7820 $15 firm 40 Excellent non-white all ammen.) opt. to BUY platform, and the re- 352-212-6823 Callaway Superhot & By Appt. 518-371-1288 Land movable jump seats. Floor Fan Supersoft $15 SPECIALIST 352-228-9030 Safe boat. 140 Suzuki Upright on Stand Engine. Lowrance Fish Adjustable & Oscillating Let me help you Finder. Bimini Top. No Very Good Condition! Buy, Sell, Invest. Truck Steps Trailer. $13,000 OBO. Ford Super Duty 9 ft, $20 352-476-7067 801-910-2258 PUBLISHER’S Free/ No Obligation 1yr old Fits Ford F250 2017-2019 $400 JOGGING NOTICE: Market Analysis for your property. 352- 860-0664, STROLLER All real estate 352-201-9772 Three Wheel advertising in this Residential $35 newspaper is subject & Commercial (352) 436-2953 to Fair Housing Act KEYSTONE 2017 Raptor King Suite which makes it illegal Century 21 J.W. 5th wh toy hauler. 42’ UMBRELLA STROLLER to advertise “any Morton Real Estate, 1½ Ba, triple slide, VGC, blue & red in good preference, limitation Inverness, Fl. 34450 condition, $10 new tires $49,500 obo.

or discrimination CC-000ZLE6 Tow vehicle avail 352-613-0529 based on race, color, CELL 954-383-8786 (727) 639-5229 religion, sex, handi- Office 352-726-6668 GENERAL cap, familial status or MERCHANDISE national origin, or an ~$69.95~ SPECIALS! intention, I buy, jewelry, silver, to make such prefer- gold, paintings, instru- ence, limitation or Run ‘til it sells 6 lines - 10 days PREVENT FIRE! 000ZK5C discrimination. “ Fa- (up to 2 items ments, records, an- Trolling Motor tiques, coins,watches milial status includes $ per ad) children under the age $40 DRYER VENT & MORE! (352) 436-2953 100 352-454-0068 of 18 living with $1 - $200 parents or legal cus- CLEANING $ave Electricity $11.50 WANTED todians, pregnant JUNK & ESTATE women and people Applies to all Trust Us To Do It RIGHT! We’re FULLY INSURED for $201-$400 securing custody of $16.50 CARS Up to $1,000. & MORE children under 18. vehicles, boats, Both General Liability AND Workers’ Comp! (352) 342-7037 This newspaper will (2) KAYAKS RV’s, campers $401-$800 not knowingly accept ~$69.95~ OCEAN CAPER - 11ft- & motorcycles. $21.50 Wanted Model Trains any advertising for ALL Equipment $ INSTANT CASH $ real estate which is in Included -$800 for ALL $801-$1500 For old Lionel & other violation of the law. Run ‘til it sells (352) 601-1871 $26.50 model trains, any Our readers are Call your CBC1252474 quantity - one piece hereby informed that Classified 352-563-5966 or a house full! 352-628-2291 all dwellings adver- Representative www.PreventDryerFiresNow.com 2020 Classified Dept. 330-554-7089 tised in this newspaper are available on for details. We Pay $$CASH$$ an equal opportunity 352-563-5966 for Diabetic Test basis. 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